Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to support our Inventory Management team by managing procurement from U.S. manufacturers and coordinating domestic production and logistics. This role will handle supplier relationships, trucking and freight arrangements, and customer-driven special orders. The Purchasing Specialist will ensure our NJ and CA warehouses are optimally stocked to meet customer demand.

Role and Responsibilities

Purchase Order & Inventory Management

• Analyze inventory trends and forecasts to optimize stocking levels and reduce out-of-stock risk.
• Create, track, and expedite purchase orders with U.S. manufacturers to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate system data, including lead times, minimum order quantities, and purchase orders.
• Communicate replenishment details cross-functionally.

Supplier Management

Logistics & Cost Optimization

Performance & Metrics

Technology & Systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Perform other duties as required

Physical Requirements :

Regularly stand / sit for extended periods, operate office equipment, perform light-moderate lifting, lift / move up to 30 lbs. occasionally, bend, twist, and maintain posture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Additional Notes

COMPANY CORE VALUES

Merola Tile Fundamentals

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentals describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives .

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Merola Tile Brands, Benefits, & Perks :

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Merola Tile provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.